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June 22, 2012 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
B & T Sand Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

A hydraulic valve unexpectedly ruptured, probably caused by metal fatigue.

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